Benjamin Moore Awarded 2014 Highest Ranked Interior Paint Fourth Year in a Row By J.D. Power

MONTVALE, NJ - April 21, 2014 - Benjamin Moore, one of North America's most respected paint and coatings manufacturers, has been ranked highest in interior paint customer satisfaction by J.D. Power in 2014 for the fifth time and the fourth year in a row. According to the 2014 Paint Satisfaction Study, Benjamin Moore maintained its highest ranked position over all other interior paint brands with a score of 815 on a 1,000 point scale, which is a 15-point increase from 2013, and performing particularly well in the key areas: application, durability, product offerings and design guides.

"Benjamin Moore is thrilled to once again receive this prestigious award of Highest Ranked Interior Paint by J.D. Power," said Mike Searles, President and CEO of Benjamin Moore & Co. "Customer satisfaction, brand loyalty and delivering best in class products are the hallmark of Benjamin Moore. We're constantly focused on meeting the needs of the most discerning customers and contractors with a suite of interior products and colors that can only be delivered through our network of independent dealers."

J.D. Power bases satisfaction with paint brands by evaluations from customers who purchased and applied interior paint during the past year. It measures six key factors: application, product offerings, durability, price, design guides, and warranty/guarantee. In addition to paint brands, J.D. Power also ranks paint retailers across five key factors: facility, merchandise, staff, services provided, and sales/promotions.

The 2014 Paint Satisfaction Study is based on responses from more than 8,690 customers who purchased and applied interior and/or exterior paint within the previous 12 months. The study was fielded in January through March 2014.

About Benjamin Moore & Co.
Benjamin Moore & Co., a Berkshire Hathaway company, was founded in 1883. One of North America's leading manufacturers of premium quality residential, commercial and industrial maintenance coatings, Benjamin Moore maintains a relentless commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices and continues to develop the most eco-responsible formulations possible. In 2012, the company's Natura® paint received the Green Good Housekeeping Seal, acknowledging its high degree of sustainability plus rigorously tested performance. Other superior products in the Benjamin Moore Green Promise® portfolio include Aura®, Regal® Select, ben® and Ultra Spec® 500 paint for commercial interiors - all built upon our patented Gennex® platform that has changed the industry and earned the passion and loyalty of homeowners and professional painters by delivering extremely low-VOC and peerless beauty and performance. J.D. Power 2014 Interior Paint Satisfaction Study ranked Benjamin Moore highest in consumer satisfaction, marking the fourth consecutive year and fifth time the company has earned this rating. Benjamin Moore paints deliver authentic Benjamin Moore colors and are available exclusively from Benjamin Moore's network of paint and decorating dealers.